Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Melissa Richards grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated summa cum laude from UC San Diego with degrees in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, and Psychology. In 2011 she graduated from UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. After earning her veterinary degree, she completed a one-year clinical internship at the VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center where she rotated through numerous specialty services, including internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, and emergency/critical care. Dr. Richards always knew she wanted to be a family veterinarian and is excited to be part of the wonderful team at Mercy Pet Hospital. Her family, including her husband, son, and their two rescue dogs, Candy and Piper enjoy many outdoor activities. Piper, an Australian Cattle Dog mix, especially loves joining Dr. Richards on the front of her stand-up paddle board in Folsom Lake.
